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Civic engagementFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 2, 2026.

Live Islam before you share it

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“Be a good example of Islam without opening your mouth.”

The khateeb, at 8:36

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In one sentence

Because Allah mercifully sent messengers to deliver guidance, every Muslim must learn, embody, and responsibly share that message within their sphere of influence.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Allah’s mercy is shown by sending messengers with guidance beyond the universe, natural disposition, and human reason.
  2. The mind should receive, verify, understand, and implement revelation rather than judge Allah’s commands.
  3. Messengers delivered and embodied the message, with Prophet Muhammad as a living example.
  4. Believers inherit this duty, beginning with themselves and extending to family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
  5. Honesty, prayer, hard work, and ihsan communicate Islam when actions match words.
  6. Muslim wrongdoing can repel people from Islam, so believers must seriously present its true message.
Try this week
Educate yourself and live Islam consistently.
Share only information about Islam that you are sure of.
Begin with your family and extend your example to friends, coworkers, neighbors, and others you know.
Pause work or meetings for prayer when its time arrives.
Demonstrate honesty, truthfulness, hard work, and ihsan in daily life.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 17:15Used to explain Allah’s mercy in sending warnings and removing ignorance as an excuse.
Quran 4:165Used to show that messengers leave humanity no argument against Allah after delivering the message.
Quran 18:6
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“The role of the mind concerning the message of Allah, the deen of Allah, is to receive it, verify its authenticity, comprehend its content, and implement it.”
Islamic Center of · West Chicago, IL
Play from 3:17
“Forget about da'wah. Live Islam. Be a good example of Islam without opening your mouth. That's enough.”
Islamic Center of · West Chicago, IL
Play from 8:36
“People learn with their eyes. You can give them a dissertation about Islam. But if you act opposite to what you just told them, you just destroyed everything that you gave them.”
Islamic Center of · West Chicago, IL
Play from 10:33
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that Allah sent messengers out of mercy to guide people in how to live. The prophets taught through their words and showed the message through their lives. We share the responsibility of passing on what we know, beginning with learning and practicing it ourselves and then sharing it with the people around us. Prayer, honesty, truthfulness, and doing our work well can help others see our faith in action. He urged us to take this responsibility seriously, care about others receiving guidance, and make sure our behavior supports what we say.

  1. What could someone learn about Islam by watching how we treat people?
  2. How could we show honesty or care at school or home tomorrow?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Western Suburbs (ICWS)28W774 Army Trail Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185Jumu'ah “Khutbah 1 | 1:05 | pm; Jamaat 1 | 1:25 | pm; Khutbah 2 | 1:35 | pm; Jamaat 2 | 1:55 | pm” (Bartlett location). “Khutbah | 1:15 | pm; Jamaat | 1:35 | pm” (West Chicago location).ArchiveAll khutbahs at Islamic Center of48 khutbahs
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